Yifei Zeng
About Yifei Zeng
Yifei Zeng is a Senior Research Engineer at ExxonMobil with expertise in pipeline integrity, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Yifei Zeng currently holds the position of Senior Research Engineer at ExxonMobil. Based in the Houston, Texas area, Zeng has been with the organization since 2018. In this role, Zeng utilizes extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge in pipeline integrity, particularly in sour service environments.
Previous Experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Before joining ExxonMobil, Yifei Zeng worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Graduate Research Assistant across multiple periods. Zeng's tenure at the lab includes work in 2013 for one month, 2014 for three months, and 2015 for two months in Los Alamos, New Mexico. During these periods, Zeng conducted research contributing to a robust foundation in solid mechanics, plasticity, and fracture mechanics.
Educational Background at Purdue University
Yifei Zeng achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, studying from 2012 to 2018. The rigorous program profoundly enhanced Zeng's expertise in engineering disciplines, focusing on pipeline integrity, phase transformation, and multi-physics applications.
Bachelor's Degree from Tsinghua University
Yifei Zeng completed a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics at Tsinghua University. This period of study from 2008 to 2012 laid the groundwork for Zeng's subsequent expertise and specialization in solid mechanics and related engineering fields.
Expertise in Pipeline Integrity and Engineering Assessments
With substantial experience in pipeline integrity, Yifei Zeng specializes in sour service environments. Zeng holds in-depth knowledge in solid mechanics, plasticity, fracture mechanics, phase transformation, and multi-physics applications. Additionally, Zeng has conducted numerous engineering critical assessments (ECA) and fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations, underscoring a commitment to advancing engineering methodologies and safety standards.